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The European Union and Central Asia establish a Strategic Partnership during groundbreaking summit

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  During the Summit, which was hosted in the historical city of Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, the Leaders decided to  establish a Strategic Partnership between the two regions , marking a new phase in relations. The new era of cooperation with the Central Asian countries will be articulated around topics such as transport, critical raw materials, energy, climate, and connectivity. The  Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor , which aims to connect both regions and to which the EU pledged €10 billion in 2024, will get a renewed impulse. President  von der Leyen  announced that  an Investors Forum will be organised in Uzbekistan this year  to further mobilise private investment for the corridor. At the same time, the leaders endorsed a  Joint Declaration of Intent on Critical Raw Materials  that will also attract private investment and generate true added value in the region. Further cooperation is also envisaged in the development of dams and clean ener...
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6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit - Thailand

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  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in the 6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted by Thailand, the current chair. The theme of the Summit was - "BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open”. It reflected the priorities of the leaders and the aspirations of the peoples of the BIMSTEC region, as well as the efforts of BIMSTEC in ensuring shared growth in times of global uncertainties. The Summit adopted the following: i. Summit Declaration ii. BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030 document, which lays out the road map for the collective prosperity of the region. iii. Signing of the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement, which provides for – National Treatment and assistance to vessels, crew and cargo; mutual recognition of certificates/ documents; Joint Shipping Coordination Committee; and dispute settlement mechanism. ⅳ. Report of the BIMSTEC Eminent Persons Group constituted to make recommendations for future ...
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India set to launch a pioneering inter-ministerial scientific study to address zoonotic spillover risks at the human-wildlife-environment interface

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  In a first-of-its-kind initiative, India is set to begin an ambitious, inter-ministerial scientific study aimed at detecting zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humans, focusing on the critical intersection of human, bird, and forest health. The study entitled, “Building a surveillance model for detecting zoonotic spillover in increased bird-human interaction settings using the One Health approach: A study at selected bird sanctuaries and wetlands” was launched at the Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters, here today. This unique study will be conducted in select bird sanctuaries and wetlands across Sikkim, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, leveraging the One Health approach to monitor the health of both human populations and migratory bird species, as well as the environment in which they coexist. With India being a vital hub along the Central Asian migratory bird flyway, bird sanctuaries represent an interface where the risk of zoonotic transmission is hei...
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DRDO & Indian Army conduct four successful flight-tests of Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

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  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight-tests of the Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 03 & 04, 2025. The four operational flight-trials were carried out against high-speed aerial targets. The missiles intercepted the aerial targets and destroyed them, registering direct hits. The trials were carried out to intercept four targets at long-range, short-range, high altitude and low altitude, proving the operational capability. The MRSAM is developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries for use by the Indian Army. The MRSAM Army weapon system comprises multi-function radar, command post, mobile launcher system and other vehicles. PIB
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BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE INDRA-2025

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The bilateral Naval Exercise   INDRA 2025   between   Indian and Russian navies   was held from   28 Mar to 02 Apr 2025 . This  14th edition  of the exercise included a wide range of activities and structured drills designed to enhance  interoperability  towards countering common  maritime threats . PIB
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